Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame Recipe

Name: Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves; 2 scallions; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 1 1/3 cups cooked edamame; Lime wedges, optional garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
2 scallions
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1 1/3 cups cooked edamame
Lime wedges, optional garnish

1
Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat.
2
Oil the grill grates.
3
Finely chop the cilantro and scallion and mix in the oil and ginger.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon.
6
Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture.
7
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
8
Stir together the lime juice, soy and honey until smooth.
9
Place the salmon, skin side up, on the grill and cook until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds.
12
Serve with edamame and lime wedges.
13
Broiler directions: Position an oven rack so that a baking sheet set on the rack is about 4-inches below the heat source.
14
Preheat the broiler.
15
Prepare the salmon as above and place the fillets, skin down, on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
16
Broil, basting 3 to 4 times with the sauce, until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
17
Nutritional analysis per serving (analysis not including optional lime wedges)
18
Calories 345; Total Fat 15g (Sat Fat 1.8g, Mono Fat 4.1g, Poly Fat 5.8g) ; Protein 39g; Carb 10g; Fiber 3g; Cholesterol 93.5mg; Sodium 306mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, 2 scallions, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame

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